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GNO (girls night out) Dinner

I need some strong opinions---I think I've come to the right spot.I am having a girls night out with the Foodie Girls. I need opinions on a spot for superlative food where we can dress well and enjoy DC. I'm a former DC resident who has (blushingly) lost touch.

By dress well do you mean trendy/to-be-noticed or do you mean dressed formally for a fine-dining restaurant? If the former, ChocoHound's suggestions are good, I usually refer GNO groups to Zaytinya or Tallula (Arlington) for this purpose. I am not a big fan of either but everyone else seems to adore them, so this is indicative of my own poor taste.

Frankly, I dont understand the romance many people have with Tallulah's. I like the atmosphere and it does have a great wine list but the food is mediocre to OK for the price and I have never gotten good service there. I always feel like the wait staff could care less - have to ask for the desert menu -never offered it, etc... I would stick to that place for drinks only.